British celebrity hairstylist and beauty entrepreneur John Frieda, who worked with some of the world's biggest stars, has died aged 75.
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Frieda built an international reputation through his work with high-profile clients, including Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger.
His celebrity clientele also included Madonna, Nicole Kidman, Scarlett Johansson, Diana, Princess of Wales, and former US First Lady Jackie Kennedy.
Celebrity Hairstylist and Entrepreneur Dies Aged 75
Frieda's salon announced his death in an emotional statement shared on social media on Tuesday.
"It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that our dear John passed away peacefully .... surrounded by his family", the statement said.
"John was more than a mentor to us; he was a true icon of the hair industry. He was the person who taught us everything, believed in us, and made us better."
The salon also paid tribute to Frieda's influence on the beauty industry, saying his talent "touched so many" and that "his legacy will live on".
Staff pledged to continue his work and honor the standards he established throughout his career.
"Rest in peace, John. You will be forever in our hearts," the statement concluded.
John Frieda's Career and Multimillion-Dollar Beauty Empire
Frieda grew up surrounded by the hairdressing industry, with his father operating a salon in West London and his grandfather working as a barber on Fleet Street.
Following in his family's footsteps, Frieda began his career as an assistant to renowned hairstylist Leonard Lewis at the famous House of Leonard salon.
His reputation quickly grew, leading to opportunities with major fashion publications, including British Vogue and Harper's Bazaar.
In 1976, Frieda opened his own salon in London, establishing the foundation for what would eventually become an international beauty empire.
As his popularity increased, he expanded his salon business overseas, opening locations in Barbados, Ibiza and Los Angeles.
During the 1990s, Frieda shifted his focus from hairstyling to developing his own range of hair care products.
The John Frieda brand subsequently became a major name in the beauty industry, with its products gaining international recognition.
In 2002, Frieda and business partner Gail Federici sold the company to Japanese conglomerate Kao for approximately $450 million.
Away from his professional achievements, Frieda was married to Scottish singer Lulu between 1977 and 1990.
The couple had one son, Jordan Frieda, who pursued a career in acting before becoming a food entrepreneur.
Frieda later married Avery Agnelli, the widow of Fiat heir Giovanni Agnelli, with whom he had two children and a stepdaughter.
